Wow, it's been a long time since I was on my Spark page! After losing and regaining the same 10 - 15 pounds over and over again, I have decided to have bariatric surgery and get a Lap Band. Not an easy decision, but, I believe, the best for me at this time. Diabetes, high cholesterol, and knee and hip problems have been my motivator! I do have a great support system in my husband and adult children. Yeah me!! So, here goes! Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday (11/27).

Wow, it's been a long time since I was on my Spark page! After losing and regaining the same 10 - 15 pounds over and over again, I have decided to have bariatric surgery and get a Lap Band. Not an easy decision, but, I believe, the best for me at this time. Diabetes, high cholesterol, and knee and hip problems have been my motivator! I do have a great support system in my husband and adult children. Yeah me!! So, here goes! Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday (11/27).

Welcome to Sparks. Yes when you lose the weight you will find that it is easier on the knees too. What made you get a knee replacement? I need one but am putting it off because they say that they have to break my leg before I can get a replacement and that scares me being that it was a car accident that got me in this situation in the first place. Had a broken leg and was in traction for two months and a cast for four months. But they told me this over 20 years ago.

Hi, Kim, thank you for adding me as a friend, and Welcome to SP and to the Challenged by Arthritis team, the IBS Divas and the Acid Reflux board. Seems like we've got a lot in common and none of it fun.....LOL!!! Good to see you here and hope to do so often!

Hello there and Welcome to S/P, Your going to do GREAT! The best advice that I can tell you is take advantage of all that SPARKS PEOPLE have to offer.. READ as much as you can.. and DRINK YOUR WATER!!

Besides all that have FUN! Your going to meet great people in all the teams that you get into.. Your more then welcome to join my teams. We are having a weekly challenge..Come have some fun.. Hugs Sonia:)